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2015 Map of Devils Nose

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Devils Nose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The North Fork Mokelumne River and Middle Fork Mokelumne River define the hydraulic character of this Sierra Nevada landscape along the boundary of Amador and Calaveras counties. Significant industrial water infrastructure is evident, including the Tiger Cr Reservoir, Tiger Cr Regulation Reservoir, and the Tiger Cr Conduit system, which manage the descent of water through the canyon. Small mountain settlements such as Porter, Boston Flat, and Lily Valley sit among the high ridges, connected by forest routes like Salt Springs Rd and Bald Mountain Rd.

High-elevation landmarks like Devils Nose, Bald Mtn, and Cooks Station Ridge offer a clear view of the complex terrain within the Eldorado National Forest and Stanislaus National Forest. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of old mountain roads and the positioning of named geographic features such as Whitmore Meadow and Hunter Flat, which suggest a history of seasonal grazing and timber management in this portion of the Mother Lode region.